Baltic Sea, NATO

NATO's Baltic Sea allies band together to deter suspected sabotage of undersea cables
NATO and its eight Baltic Sea allies say they are stepping up efforts to deter 'any attempts at sabotage' in the wake of a series of incidents that have damaged key undersea power and telecommunications cables.
Baltic Sea sabotage crew were poised to cut more cables when caught, Finland Says
Crew on board an oil tanker accused of sabotaging undersea power and communications cables in the Baltic Sea were poised to cut other cables and pipelines when Finnish authorities boarded the vessel last month,
NATO launches new naval operation in Baltic Sea after severing of cables
The Baltic Sea operation in the region bordering Russia comes as European fears of sabotage mount after a string of disruptions to underwater cables.
Baltic Sea undersea 'sabotage' sets stage for escalating NATO-Russia contest
A spate of alleged sabotage operations against undersea cables in the Baltic Sea has raised the prospect of a dangerous 2025 in NATO's northern theater.
NATO to deploy ships, aircraft in Baltic Sea after cable breaches
NATO countries will deploy frigates, patrol aircraft and naval drones in the Baltic Sea to help protect critical infrastructure and reserve the right to take action against ships suspected of posing a security threat,
NATO announces a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region
NATO is launching a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region after a string of incidents that have heightened concerns about possible Russian activities, the alliance’s leader said.
NATO ships patroll Baltic Sea after damage of undersea cables
NATO warships began patrolling the Baltic Sea this week. Some of the ships are anchored in Tallinn's Mine Harbor, ERR reports. Warships have begun patrolling as part of the Baltic Guard program. Three NATO ships anchored in Tallinn.
NATO tensions rise as Russia targets Baltic patrol aircraft
A French patrol aircraft operating in international airspace over the Baltic Sea as part of a NATO observation mission was detected by the radar of the Russian S-400 air defense system. French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu condemned this action,
Estonia steps up patrols in the icy Baltic Sea in a show of force after suspected cable sabotage
Estonian naval ships are taking part in stepped-up patrols in the Baltic Sea by NATO countries after undersea power and communications cables have been damaged in recent months.
NATO ups Baltic defense after Russian radar incident
A French patrol aircraft operating in international airspace over the Baltic Sea as part of a NATO observation mission was detected by the radar of the Russian S-400 air defence system. French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu condemned this action,
Estonian Military to Begin Using Force in Response to Baltic Sea Threats
The decision comes during a time of growing concerns about sabotage in the Baltic Sea, including incidents of cable disruptions be

Russia, Baltic Sea and Maritime Patrol Aircraft

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‘Theatre of the absurd’: Moscow mocks bid to police dark fleet tankers and turn Baltic into internal Nato sea
The second ship, the 75,100-dwt Yi Peng 3 (built 2001), was intercepted in November and held off Denmark for about a month, ...
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Baltic Sea, as China and Russia Start Cutting Undersea Cables, Is Emerging as a ‘Theater of Military Operations’
Chinese researchers apply for patents for ‘submarine cable cutting devices,’ while Russian experts boast on television that ...
NATO Deploys Warships, Naval Drones to Baltic Sea Amid Russia Menace
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced on Tuesday a new mission, dubbed Baltic Sentry, to safeguard undersea cables in ...
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Disabled oil tanker adrift in Baltic Sea towed to Sassnitz
A loaded oil tanker that lost the ability to manoeuvre in the Baltic Sea near the German island of Rügen has been towed to ...
Destroyed Nord Stream pipelines spread methane across southern Baltic Sea, research reveals
Methane from the destroyed Nord Stream pipelines spread over a large part of the southern Baltic Sea and remained for several ...
Ukraine-Russia latest: Four dead in Kyiv as Putin’s forces launch barrage of drones and missiles
At least four people have been killed in Kyiv following a deadly nighttime attack which saw Putin’s forces launch a barrage ...
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Baltic Sea GPS disruptions spur aviation and maritime concerns
GPS system disruptions in the Baltic Sea have been ongoing for over 60 days, affecting the navigation of planes and ships, ...
Chilling Findings: Methane Levels Soar 1,000 Times Above Normal in Baltic Waters
Methane from the Nord Stream leak spread across the southern Baltic Sea for months, impacting 23 protected marine areas. A ...